Kim Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Hello All, It has been a while since I posted I have been busy piecing and quilting. I have had a request from my son who is over seas and he would like me to do two batting's. I have a cotton poly Heirloom and a poly. I was going to put the cotton on the bottom next to the backing and use some spray to help hold it in place while i put the poly on top. Has anyone done this? Do I need a different needle also? TIA Kim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Kim, You shouldn't have to spray it to hold together. I've used two battings a lot and never had a problem. The only problem you might have is that you will have to raise your hopping foot to accomodate the thicker batting. I usually use a 3.5 or 4.0 and have no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted December 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Thanks, I will try that. I thought I had heard a few people do the two layers but I just wanted to check before I tried it. I appreciate the quick response. Kim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I can use two layers of a blend 50/50 or 80/20 or use one layer of a blend and 1/2 thick piece of poly on top and not have to raise the hopping foot. Just stitch them together when you start and lay your quilt top to that line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Posted December 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I finished the quilt. I have it washing right now. I am mailing to to my son tomorrow. The two batting's worked out really well, I can't wait to make me one with two batting's LOL! Man it was nice. I didn't have to use a spray, nor did I have to move my foot which I was very happy about. I don't think I would of tried the two batting's if it wasn't for my son wanting it done that way. I am very happy he pushed mom just a bit more to try something new. If I have batteries I will take a picture and post it. Thank you all, Kim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiltsinmotion Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I have used two 1/2 " battings in between heavy tapestry fabric with no problems at all . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Kim, I'm so glad it worked out so well for you. I've never had to raise my foot either but I've had friends who said they had to. Maybe it is just because they have a different machine. I love having the extra loft because I think your sitches just show so much more, actually not the thread but the quilting. Please find batteries...we like pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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